In Honor of Rosa Mitchell

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Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a resident of Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Rosa Mitchell, as she celebrates ninety years of life.

A long-time resident of Detroit, Ms. Mitchell raised her family in a loving home in the city's southwest 48217 neighborhood. I first met Ms. Mitchell when I served in Michigan's State House of Representatives. She is engaged on the issues that affect her community and will readily share her keen insights. Not only is Ms. Mitchell thoughtful and well- spoken, she is big-hearted and caring. My staff and I always welcome a call or visit from Ms. Mitchell.

Her strength of character and kind nature make her a natural matriarch in her community. Rosa Mitchell became a well-known fixture of the community as the former First Lady of New Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church and Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, where she often provided counsel to flock members in need of spiritual guidance. She is an integral part of her neighborhood and can be counted on for a warm smile and a friendly word. Her daughter Yuvette best describes her affable personality in a quote: ``Mama Rosa meets no strangers.'' Rosa Mitchell is simply a joy to everyone who knows her.

Please join me in recognizing this milestone and wishing Ms. Rosa Mitchell the happiest of birthdays.

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